Jason Cummings believes he has the versatility to fulfil numerous roles for Nottingham Forest – and says he is undaunted by the fierce fight for places he will face at the City Ground.

The new arrival from Hibernian says he can play as an out-and-out striker or down either flank, within the fluid 4-2-3-1 formation most often favoured by Mark Warburton.

Cummings, 21, bagged 23 goals for the Edinburgh club last season, as they secured promotion to the Scottish Premier Division. It was the third year running that the Scotland Under-21 international had scored more than 20 goals north of the border.

And he hopes to keep the goals coming for the Reds – regardless of which position he can earn himself an opportunity in.

Jason Cummings

"I can play in that formation, in any one of the front three. I can play in the middle; I like to play down the centre and get myself in the six yard box," said Cummings.

"But I am just as happy playing on the right side, where I can cut onto my left. Or I can play down the left, where I can whip the odd cross in.

"I would say that I am just a forward, attacking player. As long as I am on the pitch, I will do my best to play my part, wherever I am asked to play.

"I would just be happy to get a few chances and to do my part for the team. With the type of player I am, I do hope I can get on the end of a few chances.

"I do like to think I can get into the right place at the right time. But more than anything I just cannot wait to get out there and play."

Britt Assombalonga

Forest do have a host of forward options, with Britt Assombalonga, Ben Brereton, Apostolos Vellios, Jamie Ward, Zach Clough, Tyler Walker, Ben Osborn, Muzzy Carayol and now Cummings and fellow new addition Barrie McKay all able to fill roles in the final third.

But Cummings is fired up by the prospect of competition, saying: "I do thrive on competition. It is better to have that, because it gives you an edge and keeps you on your toes.

"You have to work a little bit harder to get yourself a jersey, so I am happy to have that. I love having to fight for my place."